1978 MALIBU "PROJECT TUMMY TUCK"

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

Have you decided on a paint color yet?

Im going to go with the gray...its darker to light gray,.. I have only seen the super light stock gray on malibu's, not a darker gray...the dodger blue is just to played out...Spoke to me son and he said its kool to get the gray as long as i put tv's in the head rest for him... dayum spoiled kids...hahaha

 

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

I have a question...when i pull the distributor will it hit the hood? will i have clearnce? i know i need to take the cap off, and mark it so i wont mix up the plugs..but when it goes in is it ready or do i need to turn it? Help!!

 

[drogg1]

Good to see you got back in it this fast. Was a little worried when you sold the elco that you may not be able to. New car's lookin like a real nice start. Normally I'm not a huge fan of Irocs but this site and your bu are really makin them grow on me. Lookin forward for more updates and progress.

Oh and I believe if its a sbc you will be able to pull it all the way just, as you stated, make sure you mark where the rotor was facing and do not rollover the engine while its out unless you have to.

 

[1979ratrod]

hey man glad to see you got a new project. cant wait to see how it turns out

 

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

Good to see you got back in it this fast. Was a little worried when you sold the elco that you may not be able to. New car's lookin like a real nice start. Normally I'm not a huge fan of Irocs but this site and your bu are really makin them grow on me. Lookin forward for more updates and progress.

Oh and I believe if its a sbc you will be able to pull it all the way just, as you stated, make sure you mark where the rotor was facing and do not rollover the engine while its out unless you have to.

THANKS... feels good to be back :wink:

 

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

hey man glad to see you got a new project. cant wait to see how it turns out

i cant wait either...all excited.. 😀

 

[Dave V]

got a funeral saturday depends when its over....ill keeep u posted....

 

[LSCustoms]

you need to mark it...

too bad you are not going too flashy on the engine bay, cause the chrome shaft I have left may be too flashy for me...

 

[79 drag car]

nice find and its coming together good already keep it coming

got a slight feeling us eastcoast guys might have been doing the irocs a bit longer then you guys over there but you guys are more known for it

 

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

got a funeral saturday depends when its over....ill keeep u posted....

Ok kool, just let me know...i think i can do the front one..its just that back one that"s going to be a pain in the *ss...